Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m.
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · December 15, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M./REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 P.M.
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, December 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, 5:00 P.M.,
at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375.
A. Mayor L. Klein Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:02 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Lori Klein Quinn
Council 1 John Ford
Council 2 Paul Garcia
Council 3 Dane Dunagin
Council 4 Lisa A. Covington
Council 5 Randy Parr
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager - David Esquivel
Assistant City Manager – Sakura Moten
City Attorney – Loren Smith
City Secretary – Thomas Harris III
Assistant City Secretary – Shannon Bennett
Community Development Director – Craig Meyers
Fire Chief – Joe Sykora
Assistant Fire Chief- Jeff Cook
Police Chief – Jeff Bert
Police Captain – Brandon Patin
Human Resources Director - Kristie Lewis
Finance Director - Bragg Farmer
Public Works Director - Drew Huffman
Director of Marketing & Tourism - Chrislord Templonuevo
Director of I.T. – Ben Lato
Project Manager - Meagan Mageo
Police Officer – Juan Rodriguez
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Councill 4 Lisa Covington left the meeting at 5:04 p.m. and returned at 5:22 p.m.
B. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
- GC, 551.042.]- There were no comments received.
C. General Discussion
1. Presentation of updated graphic concepts for Gateway Monument designs from
Westwood.
Patrick Owens of Westwood presented three video options for the gateway
monuments.
2. Discussion on two appointments to the Tomball Regional Health Foundation
(TRHF) Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2026.
Mayor Klein Quinn led a discussion on revisions to the ordinance establishing the
Tomball Regional Health Foundation to reflect current operational practices.
Robert Spurck, Attorney with Reed, Claymon, Meeker, Krienke & Spurck, PLLC
provided legal guidance related to the ordinance through zoom.
City Secretary Thomas Harris presented the agenda item pertaining to the two
appointments to the Tomball Regional Health Foundation Board of Directors for
three-year terms beginning January 1, 2026.
3. Discussion and direction on possible Charter Amendments for a 2026 Special
Election.
City Secretary Thomas Harris discussed proposed Charter Amendments for a 2026
Special Election. (Exhibit A)
D. Proposed Future Agenda Items [The following items are provided for informational
purposes for City Council and public review. Any item may be pulled for separate
discussion at Council’s request.]
1. No discussion was held – Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Oller
Engineering, Inc. for the design of the relocation of utilities along FM 2920, Project
Number 2014-10031, for a not-to-exceed amount of $765,541, authorize the
expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement. This project is included in the adopted FY 2026-2030 Capital
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Improvement Plan, and the contract costs will be reimbursed by the TEDC as
approved in Resolution No. 2025-14.
E. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Klein Quinn recessed the meeting at 6:08 p.m. and reconvened it at 6:21 p.m.
F. Invocation led by Pastor Alonso Blanchet, Real Life Ministries
G. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Council 3 Dane Dunagin
H. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
- GC, 551.042.]
Tammy, 525 School St., spoke on concerns of the stop signs at Tyson and Johnson St. and
the duck population.
Brittany Johnson, owner of Jaden Lane Boutique, 309 Market Street B & C, expressed her
concerns of the Center Point power outage.
I. Presentations
1. Proclamation – “International WeLoveU Foundation Day”
J. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Upcoming events:
January 6, 2026 – Blood Drive from 10:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. at Fire Station
#1 (1200 Rudel St.)
January 8, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball
Community Center
Mayor Klein Quinn returned to the workshop meeting to discuss the Charter Amendments
item C.3.
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
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Mayor Klein Quinn thanked the HR Department for the Employee Christmas party.
Council 2 Paul Garcia attended the Harris County Mayors and Councils Association
meeting and learned the City of Tomball is known as the new heights.
K. Old Business Consent Agenda: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion is desired, the item in question will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent
Agenda items is available for public review.]
1. Approve, on Second Reading, Resolution No. 2026-03-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Maria Jordan MD PA to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, assistance with infrastructure costs to be required or suitable for the promotion
of new or expanded business enterprise related to the development and construction
of a medical office building to be located at 0 Alma Street, Tomball, Texas 77375.
The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed
$8,577.00.
2. Approve, on Second Reading, Resolution No. 2026-04-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Tara Builders, LLC to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, assistance with infrastructure costs required or suitable for the promotion of
new or expanded business enterprise related to the construction and development
of a multibuilding office/warehouse park to be located at 1711, 1721 and 1801
South Persimmon Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $61,336.00.
3. Approve, on Second Reading, Resolution No. 2026-05-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and CKM Property Management, to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, rental assistance for new or expanded business enterprise to be
located at 14011 Park Drive, Suite 112, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated
amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $7,299.00.
4. Approve, on Second Reading, Resolution No. 2026-06-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
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Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Murchison Spice Company, to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, rental assistance for new or expanded business enterprise to be
located at 1710 S. Cherry Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 5 Parr to approve Old
Business Consent Agenda items.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
L. New Business Consent Agenda: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion is desired, the item in question will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent Agenda items
is available for public review.]
1. Approve Minutes of December 1, 2025, Regular City Council meeting.
2. Approve request from Tidy Up Tomball for City Support and In-Kind Services for
Tidy Up Tomball event in downtown Tomball and nearby areas, on Saturday, April
11, 2026, from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
3. Consideration of and action on revising Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC)
Board meetings to as needed.
4. Approve the City Manager and Fire Chief to execute the necessary documents for
a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Emergency
Management for the City of Tomball to provide resources for Emergency
Management Assistance Programs.
5. Approve the purchase of a vehicle from Silsbee Ford through TIPS Cooperative
Purchasing Network (Contract #240901) for a not-to-exceed amount of
$136,010.05, approve the expenditure of funds therefore, and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchase. This item was
not included in the FY 2025-2026 budget as they are both related to an insurance
claim.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to approve New
Business Consent Agenda items 1, 2, and 4 except items 3 and 5
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Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consideration of and action on revising Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) Board
meetings to as needed.
Motion made by Council 4 Covington, Seconded by Council 2 Garcia to approve
New Business Consent Agenda item 3.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Approve the purchase of a vehicle from Silsbee Ford through TIPS Cooperative
Purchasing Network (Contract #240901) for a not-to-exceed amount of
$136,010.05, approve the expenditure of funds therefore, and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchase. This item was
not included in the FY 2025-2026 budget as they are both related to an insurance
claim.
Motion made by Council Parr 5, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve New
Business Consent Agenda item 5.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
M. New Business
1. Approve the expenditure of greater than $100,000 with Olson & Olson L.L.P, for
legal services, the total not-to-exceed amount to $150,000.00 approve the
expenditure of funds thereof and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all
documents related to the expenditure. This expenditure is included in the FY 2025-
2026 budget. Action was taken after the Executive Session.
2. Executive Session: The City Council will meet in Executive Session as Authorized
by Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, for the
Following Purpose(s):
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Sec. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a
matter which the Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed
session.
Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations regarding Real Property; A
governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation
in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position
of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
Executive Session Started: 7:30 P.M.
Executive Session Ended: 8:20 P.M.
1. Approve the expenditure of greater than $100,000 with Olson & Olson L.L.P, for
legal services, the total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00 approve the
expenditure of funds thereof and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all
documents related to the expenditure. This expenditure is included in the FY 2025-
2026 budget.
Motion made by Council Dunagin 3, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve
the expenditure of greater than $100,000 with Olson & Olson L.L.P, for legal
services, the total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00 and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents related to the expenditure.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2025-57, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, determining that a fee simple title is needed
to be acquired from Joseph A. and Gloria A. Foltin for the construction, operation,
and maintenance of municipal facilities as a part of the Tomball Master Facilities
Project for the city of Tomball, Texas; and authorizing the institution of eminent
domain proceedings.
Motion made by Council Parr 5, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve the
resolution authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the
property described in the resolution for the purpose of the construction and use of
public municipal facilities.
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Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
N. Mayor Lori Klein Quinn adjourned the meeting at 8:24 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of January 2026
Thomas Harris III Lori Klein Quinn
Thomas Harris III, TRMC Lori Klein Quinn
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M./REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 P.M.
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, December 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given of a Workshop/Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to be held on
Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00 P.M., City Hall, 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375, for
the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. The
Tomball City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session for consultation with attorney
on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5,
Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
The public toll-free dial-in numbers to participate in the telephonic meeting are any one of the
following (dial by your location): +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago); +1 646 876 9923 US (New
York); +1 301 715 8592 US; +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose);
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose); or +1 253 215 8782 US (Tahoma) - Meeting ID: 879 2642
9504 Passcode: 477395. The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically, as
provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
- GC, 551.042.]
C. General Discussion
1. Presentation of updated graphic concepts for Gateway Monument designs from
Westwood.
2. Discussion on two appointments to the Tomball Regional Health Foundation
(TRHF) Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2026.
3. Discussion and direction on possible Charter Amendments for a 2026 Special
Election.
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D. Proposed Future Agenda Items [The following items are provided for informational purposes
for City Council and public review. Any item may be pulled for separate discussion at
Council’s request.]
1. Workshop Discussion Only – Approve a Professional Services Agreement with
Oller Engineering, Inc. for the design of the relocation of utilities along FM 2920,
Project Number 2014-10031, for a not-to-exceed amount of $765,541, authorize
the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement. This project is included in the adopted FY 2026-2030 Capital
Improvement Plan, and the contract costs will be reimbursed by the TEDC as
approved in Resolution No. 2025-14.
E. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m.
F. Invocation led by Pastor Alonso Blanchet, Real Life Ministries.
G. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags
H. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
- GC, 551.042.]
I. Presentations
1. Proclamation – “International “WeLoveU Foundation Day”
J. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
I. Upcoming events:
January 6, 2026 – Blood Drive from 10:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. at Fire Station
#1 (1200 Rudel St.)
January 8, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball
Community Center
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
Agenda
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December 15, 2025
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K. Old Business Consent Agenda: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion is desired, the item in question will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent
Agenda items is available for public review.]
1. Approve, on Second Reading, Resolution No. 2026-03-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Maria Jordan MD PA to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, assistance with infrastructure costs to be required or suitable for the promotion
of new or expanded business enterprise related to the development and construction
of a medical office building to be located at 0 Alma Street, Tomball, Texas 77375.
The estimated amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed
$8,577.00.
2. Approve, on Second Reading, Resolution No. 2026-04-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Tara Builders, LLC to make direct incentives to, or expenditures
for, assistance with infrastructure costs required or suitable for the promotion of
new or expanded business enterprise related to the construction and development
of a multibuilding office/warehouse park to be located at 1711, 1721 and 1801
South Persimmon Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $61,336.00.
3. Approve, on Second Reading, Resolution No. 2026-05-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and CKM Property Management, to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, rental assistance for new or expanded business enterprise to be
located at 14011 Park Drive, Suite 112, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated
amount of expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $7,299.00.
4. Approve, on Second Reading, Resolution No. 2026-06-TEDC, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, authorizing and approving the Tomball
Economic Development Corporation’s Project to Expend Funds in accordance with
an Economic Development Performance Agreement by and between the
Corporation and Murchison Spice Company, to make direct incentives to, or
expenditures for, rental assistance for new or expanded business enterprise to be
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located at 1710 S. Cherry Street, Tomball, Texas 77375. The estimated amount of
expenditures for such Project is an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
L. New Business Consent Agenda: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion is desired, the item in question will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent Agenda items
is available for public review.]
1. Approve Minutes of December 1, 2025, Regular City Council meeting.
2. Approve request from Tidy Up Tomball for City Support and In-Kind Services for
Tidy Up Tomball event in downtown Tomball and nearby areas, on Saturday, April
11, 2026 from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
3. Consideration of and action on revising Tourism Advisory Committee Board
meetings to as needed.
4. Approve the City Manager and Fire Chief to execute the necessary documents for
a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Emergency
Management for the City of Tomball to provide resources for Emergency
Management Assistance Programs.
5. Approve the purchase of a vehicle from Silsbee Ford through TIPS Cooperative
Purchasing Network (Contract #240901) for a not-to-exceed amount of
$136,010.05, approve the expenditure of funds therefore, and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchase. This item was
not included in the FY 2025-2026 budget as they are both related to an insurance
claim.
M. New Business
1. Approve the expenditure of greater than $100,000 with Olson & Olson L.L.P, for
legal services, the total not-to-exceed amount to $150,000.00 approve the
expenditure of funds thereof and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all
documents related to the expenditure. This expenditure is included in the FY 2025-
2026 budget.
2. Executive Session: The City Council will meet in Executive Session as Authorized
by Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, for the
Following Purpose(s):
Agenda
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Sec. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a matter which the
Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed session.
Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations regarding Real Property; A governmental body may
conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on
the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
3. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2025-57, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, determining that a fee simple title is needed
to be acquired from Joseph A. and Gloria A. Foltin for the construction, operation,
and maintenance of municipal facilities as a part of the Tomball Master Facilities
Project for the city of Tomball, Texas; and authorizing the institution of eminent
domain proceedings.
N. Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall,
City of Tomball, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 9th day
of December 2025 by 5:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least three consecutive business days
preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_________________________
Thomas Harris III, TRMC
City Secretary
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